Max The 2012 International Making Cities Livable International Urban Design Award to Ettore Maria Mazzola for his exemplary project, “Urban Regeneration of the Groundscraper, Corviale, Rome” In recognition of this visionary proposal to replace a “ground-scraper” with a human-scale new-traditional small town with mixed-use and piazzas, improving the landscape, economic and social well-being, without disrupting the … Read more
The 2012 International Making Cities Livable International Urban Revitalization Award to Ecuador’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage (Ministerio de Coordinación de Patrimonio) for their exemplary national program, The Plaza: A Place of Encounter (Proyecto Ciudades Patrimoniales del Ecuador), Jacobo Herdoíza Bolaños, Coordinador In recognition of this visionary national program to regenerate social and economic health in … Read more
It almost goes without saying that transportation options are different depending on where you live. If you live in a small town, there's a good chance you can get around without having to own a car. Maybe you have to drive to a grocery store on the outskirts, but hopefully you live in a place … Read more
Urbanized is a feature-length documentary film about a topic that interests us greatly—the urban fabric of our cities. The film was created by Gary Hustwit, who authored the films Helvetica and Objectified, two other great films that cover typography and design respectively. His filmography makes them a joy to watch, but the content of Urbanized … Read more
The creation of public spaces to celebrate cultural heritage and facilitate positive interaction between diverse community groups is an effective way to create healthy communities. In Portland, Oregon is a project that aims to do just that. The Portland Development Commission and the Albina Neighborhood Association are working together on a 2 million dollar renovation … Read more
2007 Mixed-Use Design Award The 2007 International Making Cities Livable Mixed-Use Design Award was presented to: Anderson Pacific LLC In recognition of their significant contribution to reviving the principles of true urbanism in their development of Livermore Village, CA Architects: Opticos Design Inc., Thomas Dolan Architecture. Consultant: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. For more information: Livermore.pdf (PDF, 52 KB) 2007 Mixed-Use … Read more
2008 Mixed-Use Design Award The 2008 International Making Cities Livable Mixed-Use Design Award was presented to Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP In recognition of their significant contribution to reviving the principles of true urbanism in their Master Plan for Lakeside, Chicago To download the complete exhibit please click here (PPT, 4.4 MB) 2008 Mixed-Use Design Commendations The 2008 … Read more
Successful Urban Plazas & Nature Spaces Exhibit 47th IMCL Conference, Portland, OR May 10-14, 2009 Urban Plazas Award Jamison Square, Portland, OR City of Portland Parks & Recreation; Peter Walker & Partners Jamison Square is intended to reinforce the identity and image of the surrounding neighborhood; to enhance and foster retail uses on ground level … Read more
This year the International Making Cities Livable Council received many excellent projects for consideration. We are happy to present the 2010 Design Award winners for Community Places, Neighborhoods, Streetscape and Green Places. Community Places Award Presented to IBI Group & City of Kitchener or the redesign of King Street, Kitchener In recognition of the innovative design for … Read more
The International Making Cities Livable Jane Jacobs Award To Mayor Charles Royer For his dedication to urban livability and the needs of children, and current strategies through the Institute for Community Change to create walkable, livable, sustainable communities.